SHE’S STILL GOT IT!
After 13 years, Miss Jackson made her way back to the UK for her Up Close and Personal Tour. The legendary pop singer gave a superb performance of a selection of her number one hits from her amazing back catalogue.
London's Royal Albert Hall became royal grounds as the Multi -platinum award winning superstar served up more than 22 of her global smashes. Male and female fans from all ages left every seat empty as they reminisced to her music on their feet.
She opened up with the 1986 classic Nasty in the tightest white blazer and matching trousers showcasing how incredible her dancing skills were and still are.
Even seven years after that wardrobe mishap, the 45-year-old, was still able to do those iconic dance moves with surprising vocal control.
I mean, it's no secret that she has not got the strongest voice, but a distinctive mezzo soprano was extremely well trained for this tour.
After dedicating the 'Nasty' video to her London fans, Janet stormed onto the stage and straight into a medley of songs from her breakthrough album 'Control'.
Coming to the end of the first half she presented a her show reel of acting appearances, those of which included Diff'rent Strokes, Poetic Justice (with yes, that monologue) and also her recent role in Why Did I Get Married.
Being an ex (and run-down) dancer, I could only envy the talent of what I can only describe as art in movement as I watched the enthusiasm and attention to detail from her team. I sat there in amazement wishing I never gave up, although knowing me; I tried to recreate the moves in my room #EPICFAIL
For that reason, my favourite performance was Rhythm Nation! She had changed into a simple black outfit and flat boots - now that was my cue to get out my seat, coz I knew she was about to throw down some serious dancemoves and her mother! She even took it one step further and blended it with Scream - Absolutely Epic!
Michael's voice echoed through each beat while the music video played on the screen. As you can see, Janet did the song justice as this performance was perhaps the most electrifying of the whole night.
Other favourites were, What's it Gonna Be, which unfortunately, had everyone thinking they were as good as Busta Rhymes, Anytime, Anyplace, and That's the Way Love Goes.
Without a doubt, Janet did the works, and handed it on a plate. Conversely, I was expecting more from the creatives of the show, there were no evevations from the ceilings, no flying above the crowd, not even a clear theme in sight... Just her number ones. I mean, it's Janet Jackson, was I asking for too much?!?
Nonetheless, I can't fault her, she is, in my eyes a legendary entertainer, it's not every day Janet Jackson comes to town!
Now, my views of Michael Jackson's passing may be... let's say unorthodox to say the least, but funnily enough, I could feel him there (... coincidence? I think not)
She dedicated her last performance of Together Again to her late big brother as the confetti fell and the nights came up. A nice sentimental touch, thankfully leaving out a cringe-worthy speech about "Blanket".
An 8/10 for Miss Jackson, yeah, I’m nasssstay!
